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MPs to quiz Culture Secretary

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons is to hold an evidence session on the work of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Lisa Nandy MP is to appear in front of the CMS Committee for a regular accountability session on […]

September 9, 2025By Colin Mann

MPs to quiz BBC leadership

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons is to hold an evidence session on the work of the BBC. Director-General Tim Davie and Chair Samir Shah will appear before the Committee on September 9th. Areas of questioning are likely to include workplace culture and editorial standards. The pair are expected […]

September 5, 2025By Colin Mann

CMS Committee welcomes Ofcom PSM review

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons has welcomed Ofcom’s report on future of public service media. Chair of the CMS Committee, Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, said: “Ofcom’s report today is a welcome recognition that if we wish to protect our public service broadcasters, then we cannot stand still. The […]

July 22, 2025By Colin Mann

MPs to quiz BBC leadership

BBC Director General Tim Davie and Chair Samir Shah are to appear before the Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons in September for a session on the work of the Corporation, including editorial standards and decision making, and its workplace culture. The pair will be asked about the internal review […]

July 15, 2025By Colin Mann

CMS Committee Chair: “Long way to go” with BBC complaints processes

Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, Chair of the UK House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee, has suggested that production company Banijay and the BBC need to “raise their game” in terms of complaints processes following the publication of the investigation into the behaviour of TV presenter Gregg Wallace. “More than half of the allegations […]

July 14, 2025By Colin Mann

MPs to quiz creative industries minister, officials

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons is to hold an Evidence Session examining the Government’s new Creative Industries Sector Plan. DCMS Minister Sir Chris Bryant will be among the witnesses at the session on July 8th. Also giving evidence will be Sir Peter Bazalgette and Baroness Vadera, co-chairs of […]

July 7, 2025By Colin Mann

MPs to probe kids TV content provision

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons is to explore the provision of children’s TV and video content in the UK and what can be done to ensure future generations continue to have access to high-quality British-made programming. Research from Ofcom shows a structural shift in the viewing habits of young people, […]

July 4, 2025By Colin Mann

UK Govt: ‘No streamer levy’

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons has published the Government’s response to its report on British film and high-end TV. The report, which was published in April 2025, urged the Government to step up the assistance it provides for all elements of British film and high-end television. It also […]

July 3, 2025By Colin Mann

Creative Industries Sector Plan: Responses

Following publication of the UK Government’s Creative Industries Sector Plan, Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, Chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the House of Commons, said: “It’s crucial that the Government has a comprehensive strategy in place that allows the creative industries to unlock their full potential and drive innovation and growth for […]

June 24, 2025By Colin Mann

MPs express BBC World Service funding concerns

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons has written to the Government to ask for reassurances over the future funding of the BBC World Service, following reports of potential cuts planned for the forthcoming Spending Review, which will set the Government’s contribution for the following few years. The letter highlights […]

June 6, 2025By Colin Mann